Add 80/7 and 35/50
1st number: 11 3/7, 2nd number: 35/50
80/7 + 35/50 is 849/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
80/7 = 80 × 50/7 × 50 = 4000/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350 - Add the two like fractions:
4000/350 + 245/350 = 4000 + 245/350 = 4245/350 - 4245/350 simplified gives 849/70
- So, 80/7 + 35/50 = 849/70
In mixed form: 129/70
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